The Expat Renter: The ins and outs of living in Dubai

Published by BrickUnderground on July 31, 2017

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One of the world’s fastest-growing cities, and often dubbed a nation of expats, the UAE is home to the second largest economy (after Qatar) in the Middle East, and is one of the wealthiest countries in the region. Banking, construction, oil and tourism are major growth industries offering expat professionals a large number of opportunities – so many, in fact, that over 90 percent of the population is foreign born, according to World Population Review – diversity that overwhelms New York City's comparative 37 percent. This mix of employment options and rich, multicultural flavor is a major draw for New Yorkers.